Module 2

Question 1

What is a server?

Answer 1

• A powerful computer that stores files and applications.
• Other computer/ devices on the same network can access the server.
• The devices that access the server are known as clients.

Question 2

What are nodes and clients?

Answer 2

A node is a network-connected device that can send or receive information.
A client is a node that accesses the network through a server.

Question 3

Give my employees access to our company´s files.

Answer 3

Server. Servers allow multiple users to access files from a central location.

Question 4

Hide my IP address when I go online.

Answer 4

Proxy server. Proxy servers hide IP addresses from the Internet.

Question 5

Stop malicious traffic affecting my network.

Answer 5

IDS/ IPS. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor and report malicious activities.
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) identify and stop malicious traffic items.

Question 6

Ensure network users receive only traffic meant for them.

Answer 6

Router. Routers direct network traffic to specific recipients.

Question 7

I want to set an alert to for any suspicious network activity.

Answer 7

IDS/ IPS